WEBVTT
Kind: captions
Language: en
00:00:00.210 --> 00:00:05.860
In this video, you will revise your resume
to make it more compelling.
00:00:05.860 --> 00:00:12.730
A resume is an advertisement for you and your
skills -- so make sure that it is convincing
00:00:12.730 --> 00:00:14.910
to prospective employers!
00:00:14.910 --> 00:00:21.120
The most successful resumes use *action verbs*
and *measurable details*
00:00:21.280 --> 00:00:24.220
to catch the reader’s attention.
00:00:24.220 --> 00:00:30.669
You have already incorporated many words from
the job description into your resume.
00:00:30.669 --> 00:00:34.570
Read over it again to see if you can include
any more.
00:00:55.040 --> 00:01:01.960
Revise your resume to use persuasive, measurable
details whenever possible.
00:01:01.960 --> 00:01:09.549
Your resume should be no longer than one page,
so it is important to make every word count.
00:01:09.549 --> 00:01:14.729
You don’t have to include every responsibility
you had at every job.
00:01:14.729 --> 00:01:20.670
Select only the skills that are most relevant
for the job you are applying for.
00:01:20.670 --> 00:01:25.400
To make sure you can include all your skills
in one page,
00:01:25.400 --> 00:01:29.900
make your language short and concise.
00:01:36.660 --> 00:01:38.900
As you read, consider:
00:01:38.920 --> 00:01:43.220
“Would this help
convince the employer that they should interview me?”
00:01:43.229 --> 00:01:45.520
If so, keep it.
00:01:45.520 --> 00:01:47.680
If not, cut it from your resume.
00:01:47.680 --> 00:01:55.840
Once you’ve revised your resume to include
*measurable details* and *action verbs,* move
00:01:55.840 --> 00:02:00.770
on to the next video to share it with a partner
and collect feedback.
00:02:00.770 --> 00:02:07.820
Now, It’s Your Turn:
Edit your resume to use action verbs and specific,
00:02:07.820 --> 00:02:11.680
quantifiable descriptions wherever possible.
00:02:11.680 --> 00:02:17.330
Use numbers and percentages to give a measure
of your success at past jobs.